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Early Community Experiences Opportunities in Georgia - Clarke County
Athens Community Council on Aging, Inc.
135 Hoyt Street
Athens, GA 30601
Contact: Sharon Stricklett
(706) 549-4850
East Georgia Chapter
490 Pulaski Street
Athens, GA 30601
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 353-1645
http://eastgeorgia.redcross.org
- First Aid and Water Safety
- Volunteer Teacher
Athens Area Child Abuse Prevention Program
1551 Jennings Mill Road, 700A
Bogart, GA 30622
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 546-9713
preventabuse@aacapc.org
http://www.aacapc.org
Parent Support Program Aide needed in administering parenting classes. Duties may include developing and administering a children’s group, providing child-care for small groups of children, and assisting with class set up and wrap up.
Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services
705 Sunset Drive
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 613-3589
http://www.accleisureservices.com
Intern – Positions available for Recreation / Leisure Studies and Exercise Science
Athens Tutorial Program
P.O. Box 49
Athens, GA 30603
Contact: Barbara Thurmond-Archibald
(706) 354-1653
atp@uga.edu
http://www.uga.edu/atp/
- Volunteer Recruiter – to assist with the recruitment and training of volunteer tutors.
- Tutors – for students in grades K-12, at least one hour per week for one semester.
Athens YMCA
915 Hawthorne Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-6596
http://www.athensymca.org
- Coach – all sports, opportunities open all year
- Day Camp Leaders
- Swim Instructors
- Youth Study Hall Instructors
- Instructor Positions – Dance, Mountain Biking, others
Athens YWCO
562 Research Drive
Athens, GA 30605
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 354-7880
http://www.ywco.org/
- Swim Instructor, Life Guard, Water Exercise Aerobics Instructor
- Coaching positions available for soccer, basketball, volleyball, tumbling
- Girls Club Summer Day Camp Counselor
- Clarkesville, Georgia YWCO Summer Residential Camp Counselor
Boys and Girls Club of Athens
592 Oconee Street
Athens, GA 30605
Contact: Resource Development Coordinator
(706) 549-7017
http://www.athensbgca.com/index.asp
Catholic Social Services, Inc.
119 Sycamore Drive, Suite #3
Athens, GA 30606
Contact: Stella Sailors
(706) 548-9421
cssath1@bellsouth.net
http://www.cssatlanta.com/services/coc-athens.htm
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Volunteer Teacher
- Reception and other duties at CSS Athens Office
Clarke County Mentor Program
246 West Hancock Avenue
Athens, GA 30601
Contact: Trudy Bradley, Director
(706) 353-2288
ccmentorprogram@athenschamber.net
http://www.athenschamber.net
- Volunteer mentor – serve as a mentor to a student in one of the Clarke County public schools. Minimum one hour per week requirement for the school year with the option of serving multiple years.
- Intern (paid position) – assists in all duties in the Mentor Program office. Primary duty is to contact mentors at lest twice during the year to gather information regarding their mentorship.
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
861 Newton Bridge Road
Athens, GA 30604
Contact: David Williams, Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 354-8191
http://www.foodbanknega.org/
Volunteers needed for sorting, shelving and distributing food items, as well as for general office duties.
Girl Scouts of Northeast Georgia
185 Newton Bridge Road
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 548-7297
gscouts@negia.net http://www.girlscoutsnegeorgia.org
- Volunteer Troop Leader – lead troop of girls, choice of age level (ages 5-17 are available)
- Program Assistant for Every Girl (paid, part-time position) – working predominately with middle school girls.
Hope Haven of Northeast Georgia
795 Newton Bridge Road
Athens, GA 30607
Contact: Jonessa Howald
(706) 548-4361
jonessa@hopehaven.net
http://www.hopehaven.net
Opportunities available for program volunteer
Learning for Life
148 Boy Scout Trail
Pendergrass, GA 30567
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 399
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 693-2446
http://www.nega-lfl.org
- Executive Aide
- Volunteer Adult Leader – lead school-based group of students to facilitate Learning for Life curriculum designed to prepare youth to develop social and life skills; enhance self-esteem, self-confidence, and motivation; and help youth form positive personal values.
OASIS Tutoring Program
Pinewood Estates North
Athens, GA
(706) 714-6624
http://www.coe.uga.edu/oasis/aboutus
Volunteer tutors needed to help the Hispanic community (opportunities to tutor children or adults) in all subjects, but especially English.
Sandy Creek Nature Center
205 Old Commerce Road
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 613-3615
scncina@negia.net
http://sandycreeknaturecenter.org
- Trail Guides: Lead nature hikes for students in elementary school. No experience necessary, training provided. Come share the wonders of nature with small groups of elementary students.
- Volunteer Educator (VINES Program): Assist staff naturalists with designing and preparing for public programs and assisting with outreach programs. Year-round opportunities, times vary.
- Counselors needed for Sandy Creek Day Camp.
- Ask about earning practicum hours by trail guiding.
- Intern opportunities available also.
State Botanical Gardens of Georgia
2450 South Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA 30605-1642
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 542-6195
http://www.uga.edu/botgarden/
Clarke County Schools:
Clarke County School District
240 Mitchell Bridge Road
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/
Pathways to Success
240 Mitchell Bridge Road
Athens, GA 30606
Contact: Director
(706) 546-7721
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
Volunteers needed for Clarke County School District’s after-school programs. The Pathways to Success program offers a variety of hands-on learning enrichment activities and homework help to promote academic success for elementary and middle grades students.
Alps Road Elementary School
205 Alps Road
Athens, GA 30606
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 548-2261
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/
- Family Resource Center: Help contact and involve parents (such as helping patents understand parent/teacher compact, homework requirements, attendance policies)
- After-school program: Help elementary students with homework and perhaps even provide a class.
- Volunteers needed to help coordinate parenting conferences.
Classic City High School
Performance Learning Center
240 Mitchell Bridge Road
Athens, GA 30606
Contact: Mimi Middendorf
(706) 353-2323
middendorm@clarke.k12.ga.us
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
A variety of volunteer positions are available: mentors, tutors, and special projects.
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
3220 Barnett Shoals Road
Athens, GA 30605
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 357-5334
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
http://www.barnettshoals.org
A variety of opportunities are available: tutors, mentors, and reading helpers.
David C. Barrow Elementary School
100 Pinecrest Drive
Athens, GA 30605
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 543-2676
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
- Tutors
- After-school homework helpers
- Mentoring program
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
1600 Tallassee Road
Athens, GA 30606
Contact: Sarah Knuth, Counselor
(706) 548-7208
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
Cedar Shoals High School
1300 Cedar Shoals Drive
Athens, GA 30605
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 546-5375
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
Clarke Central High School
350 South Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA 30605
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 357-5207
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
Clarke Middle School
1235 Baxter Street
Athens, GA 30606
Contact: Ken Sherman, Principal
(706) 543-6547
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
After-school program needs volunteers, tutors
Chase Street Elementary School
757 North Chase Street
Athens, GA 30601
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 543-1081
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
Cleveland Road Elementary School
1700 Cleveland Road
Bogart, GA 30622
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(770) 725-1664
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
http://www.clevelandroad.org
Opportunities for reading and math tutors.
Coile Middle School
110 Old Elberton Road
Athens, GA 30601
Contact: Terry Arthur, Counselor
(706) 357-5318
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
Fourth Street Elementary School
715 Fourth Street
Athens, GA 30601
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 369-1893
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
Fowler Drive Elementary School
400 Fowler Drive
Athens, GA 30601
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 357-5330
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
Gaines Elementary School
900 Gaines School Road
Athens, GA 30605
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 357-5338
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
- Tutors for elementary students
- Classroom helpers
Hilsman Middle School
870 Gaines School Road
Athens, GA 30605
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 548-7281
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
1150 Oglethorpe Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 549-0762
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
- After-school “Buddy” needed for tutoring, mentoring.
- Teacher’s helper needed for a variety of activities.
Office of Early Learning and Family Engagement
(Pre-K, Even Start, Early Head Start)
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
Contact: Jan Stephens/ Angie Moon de Avila
(706) 357-5239
stephens@clarke.k12.ga.us
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
- Teacher Assistant – classroom instruction in Adult Education (G.E.D., ESOL).
- Child Development Specialist Assistant – instruction in the home, parent education, early childhood education to infants/toddlers, prenatal instruction.
- Infant Toddler Teacher Assistant.
- Preschool Teacher Assistant.
- Pre-K Teacher Assistant.
- Family Partner Assistant – classroom instruction: parent education and Parent & Child Together activities.
- Resource Coordinator Assistant – classroom instruction: Parent & Child Together activities, parent education.
Whit Davis Elementary School
1450 Whit Davis Road
Athens, GA 30605
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 369-1036
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
- Reading or math tutors needed for elementary school students.
- Assistant to Media Specialist.
- Mentors needed for elementary school students to be a positive role model and possibly to read with students, especially special needs students.
Whitehead Road Elementary School
500 Whitehead Road
Athens, GA 30606
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 548-7296
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
Winterville Elementary School
305 Cherokee Road
Winterville, GA 30683
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(706) 742-8278
http://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
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